Teradyne Robotics A/S, a Danish-based subsidiary of Teradyne, Inc., has initiated a patent infringement case on the Unified Patent Courtroom (UPC) in Copenhagen in opposition to a German subsidiary of the Chinese language robotic firm JAKA.
The case considerations the alleged infringement of patents – each software program and {hardware} – held by Teradyne Robotics A/S and associated to its enterprise unit Common Robots A/S, the world’s main producer of collaborative industrial robots. The alleged infringement includes a broad vary of collaborative robotic fashions marketed by JAKA within the EU.
Jean-Pierre Hathout, president of the Teradyne Robotics Group, stated: “This case is one other clear demonstration that Teradyne Robotics will implement its patents and mental property (IP) rights in opposition to what we contemplate to be unlawful and unfair copying and infringement, throughout each {hardware} and software program.
“We can not and won’t settle for corporations that unlawfully copy protected applied sciences, and we’re resolute in safeguarding our IP so prospects can proceed to have progressive automation options that meet the very best requirements for security and compliance.”
Second IP infringement case in Europe this 12 months
The patent infringement case on the UPC is Teradyne Robotics’ second IP infringement case in Europe in 2026, following a authorized motion filed earlier this 12 months in Germany in opposition to the subsidiary of one other robotic firm for copyright infringement of Common Robots’ software program.
A ruling within the ongoing patent infringement case may have impact throughout Europe inside 17 of the present 18 EU Member States taking part within the Unified Patent Courtroom (UPC).
As well as, sure international locations exterior the Unified Patent Courtroom Settlement, corresponding to the UK and Spain, are additionally included within the case.
Teradyne Robotics A/S is headquartered in Odense, Denmark, and as acts of patent infringement seem to have been dedicated in Denmark – in addition to quite a few different EU Member States – the case has been filed with the UPC’s Native Division in Copenhagen.
Predominant picture: A variety of JAKA robots
